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A United Kingdom shorn of Scotland would be less influential in the world; the same argument can be made about the UK in Europe

February 10 2014, 12:01am, The Times

Sir, Our Prime Minister has wisely said that a United Kingdom shorn of Scotland would be less influential in the world. Unless he is even less logical than his Education Secretary he must appreciate that a similar argument can be put for Britain remaining part of a united Europe.

Robin Gregory

Eastbourne, E Sussex

Sir, If David Cameron understood my Scottish cousins, he would appreciate that the only circumstance under which they might vote Yes to Scottish independence would be if I pressed upon them his advice to vote No.

David Walker

Solihull, West Midlands

Sir, I live in England but my father was born in Scotland, along with a long line of his forebears. I am thus eligible to represent Scotland at sport but…